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J.R. Koch (left) and his son, Cooper Koch, embrace after Iowa's win over Florida. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Former Hawkeye J.R. Koch reliving Sweet 16 dream through his son

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Ben McCollum smiles after seeing his Iowa team make the NCAA Tournament. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Ben McCollum no longer hidden gem as Iowa hoops makes rare Sweet 16 appearance

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Ben McCollum (left) and Beth Goetz shake hands at Tuesday's press conference. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Nearly a year later; Ben McCollum, Fran McCaffery both with reason to smile

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Ben McCollum smiles after seeing his Iowa team make the NCAA Tournament. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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First-year Iowa head coach Ben McCollum now in select company
No. 9 seed Iowa will face eight-seed Clemson Friday in Tampa

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Ben McCollum celebrates with Iowa fans after the 57-52 win over No. 9 Nebraska. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Iowa men’s basketball isn’t cursed, but some unfavorable streaks continue to fester

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Ben McCollum gives a thumbs-up in the Ohio State game. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Winning 20 games in year one impressive under any circumstance

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George Raveling coaching the Hawkeyes. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Iowa’s game vs. USC will also highlight cancer awareness; pay tribute to George Raveling

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Ben McCollum likes what he sees from his team in Wednesday's win over Grand Canyon enough to smile. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Even with two straight losses, Ben McCollum says Iowa hoops is “getting there”

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Ben McCollum poses for a photo with a fan after Tuesday's season opener. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Hawkeye fans could provide much-needed home-court spark against UCLA
11,400 tickets sold as of early Friday afternoon

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Ben McCollum likes what he sees from his team on the court. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Ben McCollum in strange territory bouncing back from lopsided defeat

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